Production Manager in Leicester, Leicestershire

Production Manager

Leicester (Groby Road) | £42,000 + 10% Bonus | Monday to Friday (Days)

 42 hours/week |  Permanent |  Industrial / Manufacturing Experience Required

Ready to lead a team, drive change, and shape the future of production?
An industry leader in textile, workwear, and laundry services is investing millions into its flagship Leicester plant — and we’re looking for a Production Manager to help lead that transformation.

Your Mission:

As Production Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving continuous improvement, ensuring operational excellence, and leading a motivated team to deliver high-quality service on time, in full (OTIF). Your day-to-day will include:

• Leading improvement forums and quality circles to boost performance and efficiency

• Managing KPIs, analysing data, and implementing strategic improvements

• Coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure service excellence

• Maintaining environmental responsibility across production processes

• Driving productivity and cost-effectiveness within your department

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong production management experience, ideally in industrial or manufacturing environments

• A data-driven, quality-focused mindset

• Excellent communication and leadership skills

• Ability to influence, motivate, and manage team performance (including SMART objectives)

• Proficient IT skills (MS Office, including Excel, Project, and PowerPoint)

Salary & Benefits:

• £42,000 per annum + 10% performance bonus

• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

• Private Medical, Life Assurance, Pension Scheme

• Gym discounts, ongoing training, and career progression opportunities

• A chance to be part of an exciting transformation project at a key UK site

About the Employer:

A long-established national service provider with over 8,000 employees and 60+ locations across the UK, supporting key industries such as healthcare, hospitality, and manufacturing. Clients include some of the UK’s biggest names in hospitality and public services.

Location:

Groby Road, Leicester, LE3 9QH
(Must be within commutable distance – no overnight stays required)

Voceer presents this job opportunity for Pioneer Selection, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by Pioneer Selection, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.